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Volume 40 Number 9 November 2011 One Dollar SOLD! 1 ISLAND, 5 STORES, 5 APARTMENTS By KAREN NANI

the courts are on the side of the tenants,” he had been sold to a City Islander, so we would

Photos by RICK DeWITT told The Current. “It is a valuable piece of not have to worry about how it is going to be A sidewalk auction was held on Oct. 2, 2011 between Hawkins and Schofield Streets. property in a prime location and I was tired developed,” Mary Colby, the owner of Fe Fi Sold were properties owned by former Islander Edmund (Red) Brennen (top middle), of being a landlord.” Faux, told The Current. “It is in the main part including Rat Island (bottom right) and the buildings between 270 and 278 City Island According to members of his family, his of town and my hopes are that it will receive Avenue. Rat Island was sold for $160,000 to Cross Street resident Alex Schibli (shown daughters had expressed interest in acquiring the TLC that it needs and that the new owner with his wife, Noelva, top right). the property and were disheartened when he will be involved in keeping the Island land- decided to put it up for public sale. Another scape quaint and beautiful.” 1940s. He told The Current that the actual It was an unusual sight even for City Islander did enter the bidding; Marcy Dusen- Mr. Brennen said that for years he had size of the island at high tide is more like Island. A sidewalk auction was held on Sun- bery posted the first bid of $250,000, but been approached by Islanders who said they one-third of an acre, but that the foundation day, Oct. 2, on the east side of the avenue she dropped out when the price rose above were interested in the property, but no one for one of the houses is within that area. between Hawkins and Schofield Streets. Up $350,000. The final price was $567,000, came up with the actual cash. “It was hard The current market value established by the for sale were properties owned by former which was made by bidder number 60, who being an absentee landlord and dealing with city’s Finance Department is $426,000, with Islander Edmund (Red) Brennen, includ- would not give The Current his name and all the fines and fees [levied] by the City of an assessed value of $8,547 (down from ing the much-publicized Rat Island and the said only that he was representing an off- New York. When these sales go through, the $14,670 in 1997). Friends have suggested block of buildings between 270 and 278 City Islander. only thing I will own in New York State is my that Mr. Schibli invite representatives of the Island Avenue. Mr. Brennen acknowledged the purchase EZ Pass.” Finance Department to join him on a boat Mr. Brennen, the former owner of East- by an off-Islander whom he has never met, Originally from New Rochelle, he made ride to the island in an effort to reduce his tax chester Towing and a longtime resident of but said that “City Island doesn’t have to his home on City Island in an apartment on burden, as there is little real-estate value to City Island, had been trying to sell Rat Island worry. My understanding is that he plans to the corner of Fordham Street above the 5 the property except to local birds and shell- since 2009 at an original asking price of fix up the property.” However, he cautioned & 10 cent store during the late 1950s. He fish. $300,000. The small rock formation, famil- that the sale is not final until the actual clos- worked in the marine industry and later He has been approached by a group of iar to anyone who sails or kayaks between ing, which is scheduled for 30 days after the started his own business of marine salvage Islanders who were interested in buying the the north end of City Island and Hart Island, auction. and dock building. Red met his wife, Ulla, on island but could not afford the high price, and is mostly submerged at high tide. It is not Some of the current business owners are he may collaborate with them to construct a known exactly why it is called Rat Island. hopeful. “I would have liked it if the property Continued on page 3 Legend has it that prisoners (rats) escaping small boat landing that would be accessible from Hart Island would stop there to rest, to contributing members. He has no larger but the name “Rat Island” exists on a map plans, however, since he wants to be sure dated 1851, which predates the existence of that the seagulls who nest there remain undis- NY State Plans “Dayhab” a prison on Hart Island. turbed. Red Brennen hired a professional auc- Many newspapers reported that Mr. tioneer, Ozzie Crisalli, of Syracuse Realty Schibli was thinking about changing the Center on CI Group to handle the auction. He told The name to Malina Island for his granddaughter, By BARBARA DOLENSEK Current that he had used Mr. Crisalli when but he realizes that this doesn’t make much The empty stores at 532 City Island approached the community in advance of he auctioned off his marine business in 2004, sense. He isn’t even sure if one can officially Avenue, which once housed a branch of making a commitment to the site, espe- including his tugboat and all the floating rename the island without going to a lot of West Marine, have been leased by the New cially as it is hoped that the individuals will legal trouble but if it’s possible, he might pro- equipment. York State Office for People with Devel- become active, perhaps by volunteering or The auctioneer told the crowd of about pose a contest for a more appropriate name, opmental Disabilities (OPWDD), which shopping here. Ms. Gentile explained that such as Clam Digger Island. Stay tuned. 100 people that Rat Island was three quarters it was not required by law for OPWDD to Although the Rat Island sale received a plans to open a center where individuals of an acre at high tide and one acre at low obtain community approval, because this tide. After mistakenly saying it was on the great deal of publicity (“The Cost to Own a with such disabilities can learn skills and is not a 24/7 facility, like the two group ocean, he set the beginning bid at $500,000 New York Island” was one of the headlines), have an opportunity to interact with the homes already on City Island. She did and then lowered it to $350,000. Under the Islanders will probably be more directly local community. watchful eyes of Mr. Brennen, the bidding affected by the second offering of the day, Jill Gentile, associate commissioner apologize for not having taken this step, began seriously at $10,000 and ended with the five stores and five apartments between of OPWDD, explained at a recent meeting however, and hoped that City Island would a $160,000 bid by Cross Street resident Alex 270 and 278 City Island Avenue. The prop- held at Community Board 10 that the large welcome the center, which is scheduled to Schibli. In the end, the bidding was between erty accounts for 100 feet of frontage on the Southern Boulevard Day Program was open before the end of the year. Mr. Schibli and the off-Island developer Dr. avenue and includes longtime businesses being divided into three smaller facilities, Mr. Kearns made it clear that City Domenico Mignone, who has recently raised Fe Fi Faux decorative painting services and one of them on City Island, which she felt Island residents would most likely be sup- Islanders’ concerns by proposing a senior Remy’s marine canvas maker. was an attractive small community suitable portive, as they were of the two group residence for the corner of Schofield Street The auctioneer described the offering as for individuals in the program. The center homes, but he suggested that a different and City Island Avenue. a two-story building with a basement and a would function from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and site might have been more appropriate and Mr. Schibli, who attended with his wife, green space in the back, which he claimed the ratio of staff to individuals would be 1 hoped that Islanders would be considered could be developed. He told the crowd that Noelva, and was described by Mr. Brennen to 3. Transportation to the site would be by for both staff positions and as individuals as a “nice fella,” is known to enjoy kayaking the net income is $78,000 annually from minivans, which would not require park- who would benefit from what the center rentals. At least two of the stores are empty, around Rat Island. He can see it from his has to offer. however, and some of the rentals were the ing spaces in what is already a congested home on Cross Street, and he has no plans to Ms. Gentile expressed willingness to build a house on the island, although there final straw for Mr. Brennan after 40 years neighborhood. address the City Island Civic Association have been houses on the island, the first of owning the buildings. “I had some rot- Ms. Gentile was asked by Kenneth or other groups to allay concerns about the during the 1890s and the other during the ten tenants and had to evict three or four of Kearns, district manager of Community them. It was nothing but aggravation because Board 10, why her department had not center and the program. Page Two The Island Current November 2011

and charged with possession of a weapon. briefly... 45 BLOTTER 10/9 – Officers on patrol responded to 703 Minneford Avenue at 6 p.m. and ar- POTTER’S FIELD MEMORIAL: On Thursday, Nov. 17, those who are rested an Island male, 50, and an off-Island Complaints reported from City Island to registered may attend a free bimonthly event on Hart Island, sponsored by several local male, 67, and charged both with assault. the 45th Precinct during September and groups, including Picture the Homeless, the City Island Community Center and the Anne The two men were fighting and cross com- October. Unfounded complaints are not Hutchinson Year. Those who attend meet at the Community Center between 9 and 9:30 plaints were filed. included in the list. a.m. for coffee and doughnuts and are then ferried to Hart Island. The program ends with 10/9 – Two guns were found in the mud lunch and a brief discussion at the Center. Special thanks go to the Community Center for 11 – CRIMINAL MISCHIEF off a marina at 673 City Island Avenue. generously donating the food and their space for every trip. If you wish to register for future 2 – ASSAULT 10/18 – Property was removed from an bimonthly trips or need further information, call Anika at 646-314-6423 or e-mail her at 1 – POSSESSION OF A WEAPON unsecured houseboat off 157 Pilot Street [email protected]. 1 – FOUND FIREARMS about 6 p.m. The incident is under investi- 1 – POSSESSION AND SALE OF gation. BLOOD DRIVE, held by the Bronx Masons, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, MARIJUANA 10/20 – Unknown perpetrator(s) broke from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 113 Bay Street. Almost anyone Police provided details on the follow- into a boat in a marina at 551 City Island between the ages of 17 and 75 weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good gen- ing incidents and arrests for the period Avenue and removed a GPS navigation eral health can be a blood donor. Photo or Signature ID and Social Security number are from Sept. 16 to Oct. 24, 2011. system and CD player in an act of grand required at the time of donation. 9/16 – Police from the 45th Precinct larceny. About the same time, electronics opened an investigation into 11 acts of THE HISTORY OF CITY ISLAND will be the subject of a talk to be were removed from two other boats in acts criminal mischief during the overnight given by Barbara Dolensek at the East Bronx History Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at of petit larceny. hours on King Avenue and Tier, Beach 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Free Library, which is located in Westchester Square next to 10/24 – Unattended property was sto- and Reville Streets. Vehicles parked were the Apple Bank, across from Owen Dolen Park. The East Bronx History Forum meets on len from a restaurant patron at 459 City Is- “keyed” in acts of criminal mischief. the third Wednesday of every month. Check the website www.BronxNYC.com for additional land Avenue. 9/28 – At 9:15 a.m., an Island male information. Police from the Conditions Unit stepped was arrested at 37 Bay Street and charged up patrols around the Pelham Cemetery on ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE, sponsored by the with possession and sale of marijuana. The King Avenue and Reville Street. Police P.T.A. of P.S. 175 will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the school during voting hours: 6 arrest was part of an ongoing investigation are issuing summonses for quality-of-life a.m. to 9 p.m. Make your vote count and help the school at the same time. The P.T.A. is into drug sales on City Island. crimes, including teenage drinking, and grateful to the business owners and families of City Island who have donated many gen- 10/4 – An off-Island male, 27, was ar- will disperse large groups of Island teens. erous gifts for the raffle. If you would like to donate a gift, please call Susan Goonan at rested at 459 City Island Avenue at 11 p.m. 718-649-9258 as soon as possible.

CLOTHING DRIVE sponsored by the Bronx Masons will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the City Island Masonic Temple, 241 City Island Avenue at Schofield Street. All clothes will go to the Salvation Army. Coats that are donated will go to the parish of St. Anthansius in the south Bronx.

DON’T MISS “THE CRUCIBLE”: The City Island Theater Group’s production of Arthur Miller’s classic play about witch hunts in 17th-century Salem, “The Crucible,” will open at Grace Church Parish Hall, 116 City Island Avenue at Pilot Street, on Friday, Nov. 4, and will run for three weekends. Performances at 8 p.m. will be on Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. There will be matinee performances at 3 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 6 and 13. The Nov. 13 performance will be followed at 5 p.m. with a discussion of the play as an allegory of McCarthyism during the 1950s, when hundreds of Americans were accused of being communists or communist sympathizers. The play is directed by CITG president Nick Sala and Island resident Maria Provenzano and features a large cast that includes Nicole Colina, Carol Dooner, John Geil, Hannah Glick, Sarah Harrold, Hannah Ludemann, Julia McCarthy, Amanda Mola, Nicolas Pegutini, Sandra Prosnitz, Andrew Ravick, Matthieu Regney, Keith Rodriquez, Frank Siciliano, Benjamin Spierman, Bruce Weis, Elizabeth Vacca and Germania Vazquez. For tickets, call 718-885-3066 or e-mail [email protected].

HOLIDAY LIGHTS: The holiday season will begin on City Island with the light- ing of the tree in Hawkins Park on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. followed by the Menorah lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m. The City Island Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to welcome in the holiday season and share these special traditions with friends and neighbors.

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Typeset by Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, Witworks Studio Graphic Design, 33 Earley Street, City Island, N.Y. 10464 Printed by JB Offset Printing Corp., 475 Walnut Street, Norwood, NJ 07648 The Island Current (USPS 114-590) is published monthly except for January and August by the Island Current Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Subscription rate, $12.00 per year. Single copies, $1.00. All subscriptions, editorial, advertis- ing and other correspondence must be mailed to: The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. Display advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication, call 885-0984 or 885-0760. Copyright 2011 by The Island Current, Inc., 724 King Ave., City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. All rights reserved. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT BRONX, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. November 2011 The Island Current Page Three 101st Chamber Awards Dinner Busy CI Summer for Police On Saturday evening, Nov. 12, the and Gallery will receive the Sam Bierman By BARBARA DOLENSEK City Island Chamber of Commerce will Business and Community Service Award. hold a dinner-dance to celebrate its 101st Island resident Carol Fitzpatrick is the year and to honor various individuals and recipient of the Tom Cerreta Accomplished organizations that have contributed a great Service Award. The City Island Commu- deal to the community. nity Center will receive the Catherine Scott This year the dinner will be held at the Achievement Award, and the City Island Pelham–Split Rock Golf Course, which is Historical Society and Nautical Museum a beautiful facility with wonderful views will receive the “Thanks for the Memories” and endless parking. In this festive loca- award. tion the Chamber will offer a four-course New City Island businesses will also dinner hosted by our Councilman James be honored: Aggie’s Roll, Bistro SK and Vacca, with entertainment by the Lickety Buddy’s Hardware, and three dedicated Split Band. Chamber volunteers, Stephanie Fisher, The honorees this year are as follows: Rhode Levine and Evelyn Morgan, will Captain Russell J. Green, commanding be recipients of the Dedicated Volunteer officer of the 45th precinct, who will Award. receive the Exemplary Community Service The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the Award. Elliott Glick of Starving Artist Café cost per person is $75. To make reserva- tions, call 718-885-9654.

Photo by BARBARA DOLENSEK Capt. Russell Green (seated, right), commanding officer of the 45th Precinct, and Bill Previewing “The Crucible” Zalanda (standing, left) from the Bronx County District Attorney’s office addressed the By BARBARA DOLENSEK October meeting of the precinct’s Community Council, which was held on City island at the American Legion on Oct. 4, 2011. Over three weekends in November, the Eugene O’Neill, he is among the finest play- City Island Theater Group will present a wrights produced in this country in the past The October meeting of the 45th Pre- island that was currently under investiga- major production of Arthur Miller’s “The century. Miller’s own crucible consisted of cinct’s Community Council met at the tion, including break-ins, broken mirrors Crucible,” directed by CITG president Nick his coming of age in the 1930s as a man and Leonard Hawkins American Legion Post and a series of at least 25 cars that were Sala and Island resident Maria Provenzano. artist of the left and being severely tested for on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m., and Cap- keyed on Friday night, Sept. 16. Only 11 The large and impressive cast will bring to his beliefs in his appearances before Con- tain Russell Green, commanding officer of reports were made to the precinct, and he gressional committees in the 1950s. On that life a story based on the sinister witch hunts the precinct, took the opportunity to report encouraged everyone to inform the Police that took place during the 17th century occasion, he was asked to “name names” of on police activity on City Island over the Department of any such activity, by calling in Salem, Massachusetts, but what many those whom he knew to be Communists. He 911 for any illegal or suspicious activity in members of the audience may not realize, refused. past few months. it also reflected another exceptionally dark “Both these experiences inform the back- Thanks to traffic agents, whose services progress and 311 for any damage resulting period in American history, the McCarthy ground of fear and foreboding that suffuses were obtained with the help of the Bronx from criminal activity. era of the 1940s and 50s. ‘The Crucible.’ Although not an allegory, Borough Commander Carlos Gomez, the He cautioned residents to avoid leav- In 1953, when Miller’s play first opened it is a work that reveals the sinister, dark congestion on City Island this past sum- ing valuables in their cars and suggested on Broadway, Senator Joseph McCarthy side of our contemporary political history mer, in spite of heavy traffic, was mini- that automobile owners participate in the had accused hundreds of Americans of and our national psyche. It asks viewers to mized. This enabled the police to focus precinct’s VIN etching program by call- being Communists or having Communist consider values like loyalty and conscience their attention on drug sales, underage ing 718-822-5487. This program involves sympathies. McCarthy’s witch hunts, which and the dangers of self-righteousness and drinking, noise control, drunken driving etching a car’s VIN on parts of the car that moralism in both religion and politics.” were carried out by the Committee on Un- and the use of illegal fireworks. might be taken and reused, thus making the American Activities, resulted in the black- “The Crucible,” will open at Grace Working with the Highway Patrol, parts traceable. listing of many well-known individuals, Church Parish Hall, 116 City Island Avenue Bill Zalanda from the Bronx County including Arthur Miller himself, who went at Pilot Street, on Friday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m. the 45th Precinct officers, from June to before the committee in 1956. Performances at 8 p.m. will also be on Nov. September, made 25 DWI (driving while District Attorney’s office, who was present “The Crucible,” which starred Arthur 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. Matinee performances intoxicated) arrests, issued 24 summonses at the meeting, expressed concern about the Kennedy and E. G. Marshall in the original will be held at 3 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 6 for fire lane violations and seized two car vandalism. He said would be difficult to cast, won the Tony Award for best play of and 13. For tickets, call 718-885-3066 or motorcycles. In addition, 64 summonses prosecute because there is little evidence, 1953 and has since become a classic, both e-mail [email protected]. were issued for illegal parking. but he encouraged everyone to report what as a work of drama and as a reflection of the As a special offering, the matinee per- The Hollywood Barber Shop was they knew. And as the Community Council period during which it was written. formance on Sunday, Nov. 13, will be fol- closed and the proprietors arrested for chair, Bob Bieder, put it: “If the police As Island resident and literature scholar lowed at 5 p.m. with a discussion of the play drug sales, and the Library Bar was closed, don’t get reports, it is assumed that no and its political implications with the Rev. Curtis Hart puts it: “Arthur Miller is a great in part because alcohol had been served to crimes have taken place,” and this could and original American genius. Along with Curtis Hart, director Nick Sala, and one or underage individuals. A total of 49 sum- jeopardize the number of officers assigned two of the actors. monses were issued at Seafood City alone, to the precinct in the future. 30 for drinking in the parking lot and 12 Captain Green said that he expected married in a City Island-style wedding (see Auction for excessive noise. The management of that City Island would have one sergeant article this issue), and Marcie is manager of Continued from page 1 the restaurant cooperated with the police, and four police officers assigned for next the Bronx Equestrian Center (formerly the a vacation in Denmark, and they eventually summer, as they did this year, in addition Pelham Bit Stable) on Shore Road in Pelham greatly reducing the number of complaints. bought the house at 642 City Island Avenue, to our community affairs officers, whose Bay Park. Captain Green managed to keep the noise where they raised their three daughters. Mr. Brennan now lives in Jupiter, Flor- levels on the waterfront to a minimum by telephone number is 718-822-5449. He bought the auctioned property 40 ida, but he is nostalgic about his life on engaging the the assistance of the Orchard There were several Islanders present years ago from Addie Cozzi Esposito. It City Island. He reminded this reporter of his Beach police boat. at the meeting, and Bill Stanton, president has been home to many businesses over the fondness for her family, including Arthur Captain Green was pleased to report of the City Island Civic Association, spoke years, including Sam Miller’s General Store W. Rauhauser, who once ran the department that the fireworks were kept more or less for all when he praised Captain Green for (1890s), the Hippie’s Place (1970s), Kids and of bridges and tunnels, overseeing the Har- under control on July 4, but he noted having done a superb job on City Island Company and Hair Ahoy (1980s), among lem River and other waterways, including this year and for being so responsive to our others. that he would try improve the statistics Eastchester Bay and the Hutchinson River. His daughters remain connected to the regarding motorcycle confiscation and complaints and our problems. “When I was starting out, I hit the Pelham Island where they were born. Brenda Pro- other noisy groups. He reported that there Bay Bridge with my tugboat. Your grandfa- haska lives on Centre Street and is president had been recent car vandalism on the ther and Billy McGee, who was the bridge Richard B. Chernaik, M.D. of the City Island Community Center, a Girl operator at the time, kind of looked the other Scout leader and works with the eighth-grade An Alternative to way and didn’t report me. They gave a young community service program. She is well Supermarket Medicine guy starting out a break.” known for her “blast emails” alerting Island- Residents are hoping the new owners of ers to yard sales and other events of inter- Board Certified Internist the property will give City Island a break and est. Red’s daughter Amanda was recently respect the wishes of the community. Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Active in teaching medical students at Montefiore Medical Center ]] I don’t belong to any HMO. I don’t believe medicine can be practiced on the run. Good care requires a compre- hensive history, a complete physical examination and, above all, meticulous attention to detail. RICHARD B. CHERNAIK, M.D. ]] MEDICARE ACCEPTED 100 Elgar Place, Building 35 Telephone (718) 320-2188 Page Four The Island Current November 2011

aging. I am, however, surrounded by City Island memories, including paintings by Destination Wedding - Marg, photos by Rick and Ron, etchings by Mark, paintings by Niru, as well as a myri- City Island! ad of “what-nots” that represent City Island By BRENDA PROHASKA and the Sound. We have satellite photos in our home and north woods cabin and keep in touch with friends as well as with The Current. I am impressed with the number of people and activities, and although many We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than of the names are new to me, I am so very 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to pleased that there is so much happening on print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your the Island. phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, I am much involved with a prayer shawl but names will be withheld upon request. ministry at our church (a perfect at-home Thank You, City Island activity—no meetings!). I maintain a web group site for our aging high school class- Dear Relatives, Friends and Neighbors: mates and organize regular reunion lunches My family and I wish to express our for us. Bob is still working at his boat repair heartfelt thanks for everything you have business, while I man the office end of the done for us during the past month, with business. Bob is also doing a bit of singing. Walter’s collapse at home and at the Mor- He hasn’t lost that voice and although he ris. The support that all the people gave us doesn’t do high Cs any more, it’s all there! that night has been overwhelming. We, of course, are native cheeseheads and Thank you to those of you who visited are very proud of our Packers. And now we Walter at the hospital when I could not be- are cheering for the Brewers and Badgers. cause of my own illness and those of you Win or lose, this has been quite a sports sea- who came to our home to visit when he re- son. turned. The outpouring of love, caring and To the Current staff: keep up the great support that you showed my family and work. You are terrific! And to readers and me at his wake and funeral Mass was truly advertisers: you are blessed for your sup- We all love to hear about City Island at home and opened all the wonderful gifts amazing. port! weddings, who married whom, when and they received for starting their married life Thanks to those of you who sent flow- Sally McPherson where, and where did they go for the hon- together. For their bachelor/bachelorette par- ers, Mass cards, had a Mass said at our lo- Appleton, Wisconsin eymoon. And the wedding of my sister ties, the girls hit Point Pleasant on the Jersey cal church or made a contribution to the Amanda Brennen to Michael Libretto on shore and the guys hit Sin City, Las Vegas! American Legion Post 156 in Walter’s Halloween Thanks Oct. 1 was no exception. Photographs of the Of course, as with all good planning, name. The list of people is very long, and wedding on Facebook got so much atten- plans changed many times over the course of some of you I do not know, but your care The City Island Community Center tion, especially because of their connection time; one consistent factor was Mother Patty and concern in our time of grief and need would like to thank the City Island Theatre to City Isand, that The Island Current staff Alexander. Originally the couple wanted to are much appreciated. Group, the eighth-grade students from P.S. asked me to bring you more details. get married at her Grace Episcopal Church, Walter touched many of you in differ- 175 who volunteered and all the other vol- Amanda and Michael have been “more but it was too small for the number of guests, than friends” for a long time and have been ent ways, whether it was by doing an elec- unteers for their participation in this year’s so it was agreed that an off-site ceremony living together on City Island for quite a would work best. During the planning phase, tric installation or repair, working along- Haunted House. Special thanks go to Nick few years. Mike was originally from New Mother Patty decided to leave Grace Church Sala, Carol McCabe, Maria Provenzano side him, offering advice, coaching a Little Rochelle, but he quickly became comfort- for another position, but she remained com- League team, exchanging or purchasing and Tommy Houlihan. able here and grew to love City Island, mitted to officiate at the wedding, so she flew baseball cards, playing cards or just know- Community Center Board of Directors where Amanda was born and raised. Our in from Maryland to perform the ceremony. ing him in some way. We are sure he would father, Red Brennen, was also from New Many of the guests are from the tristate area have appreciated the turnout for him. Thank Rochelle originally but made his home but some traveled from far away—Amanda’s you to all my friends who are still helping here in an apartment on the Fordham Street father from Florida, a cousin from Denmark, me now and I know will always be there. corner of City Island Avenue above the 5 Michael’s family from North Carolina and Carmela Henning and family, Walter, and 10 during the late 1950s, when he was Florida, and friends from Ireland and South Lisa and Philip working in the marine industry. He later Dakota. Transportation by trolley was pro- started his own business of marine salvage vided for everyone (along with an all-night News from Appleton WI and dock building. Red met his wife, Ulla, cab service) as everyone headed to the on a vacation in Denmark, and they soon reception. Mike’s mother came from New To the Editor, bought the house at 642 City Island Avenue, Rochelle along with many City Islanders, What a wonderful surprise when we where they raised their family. including Amanda’s godparents, Cookie and received the last issue of The Current. The Amanda and Mike became engaged Billy Verleger. color is a dream come true. In the “old on the way back from their annual trip to Although the venue wasn’t on City days” it was too expensive and the technol- Sturgis (a bike rally in the Black Hills of Island itself, the Split Rock Golf Course (a ogy was not the best with our small press South Dakota) and picked the date of Oct. 1, historic site, built in 1901), shares our zip 2011 (10/1/11). They wanted to make their run. The photos are just great! And a happy code and signature 885- prefix. It also holds lifestyle of motorcycle riding and traveling, memories for Amanda and her sisters as they anniversary to all of you! as well as their love of City Island, a part grew up riding horses past the facility on the I miss everyone and City Island but Robert J. Leavy of their wedding. Amanda has worked for bridle trails, sometimes stopping at the club- have abandoned the idea of visiting because Engineer many years in event planning, first with house for a bathroom break or a soda. The of arthritis and the usual aches and pains of NYS Licensed Abigail Kirsch at the New York Botanical semi-permanent tent was perfect for both Garden and Fordham University and now at the ceremony and the cocktail hour, which Macy’s Merchandising Group, so she really were held outside. After the ceremony, the “Pride in Our Community” wanted her day to be perfect. groomsmen were able to ride in to cocktail ATLANTIC EMERITUS REALTY, INC. The wedding invitations conveyed hour on motorcycles, and then the couple Licensed Real Estate Broker the journey theme with a compass and a made their grand entrance aboard their own Sales - Rental - Residential - Commercial ticket enclosed for the “Happily Ever After bike. The 165 guests found their seats at the Robert T. Carmody - Licensed Real Estate Broker Party,” which was held at Dudley’s in New reception by the tags on the favors, which Associates Rochelle. The bridal shower was held in were little bottles of City Island Gold, the Maria Swieciki • Candy Mancuso • Debra Saulnier July on the Riptide III, a fishing party boat honey made here on City Island by the Gan- that has been run by the Jorgensen family non family. Pre-qualified buyers waiting! for many years (Christine Jorgensen was our 300 City Island Avenue All in all, the wedding was a perfect cel- 718-885-0088 phone 718-885-1426 fax mother’s best friend). It was a fabulous party ebration, the reception was a blast, and the Visit our website at: www.aerhomes.com or www.cityislandhomes.com with some fun games, including pin the veil honeymoon was in Jamaica, another special on Amanda, and the couple later relaxed island of flavor! November 2011 The Island Current Page Five Concerns Linger Over Senior HALLOWEEN ’11: DOCTORS, Housing Project DEMONS, DOGS & SNOW? By KAREN NANI In spite of objections raised by vari- answered many questions posed by the ous community groups, including the Civic Community Board representatives, as well Association, the Chamber of Commerce and as by 20 residents of City Island who had the Garden Club, Dr. Domenico Mignone attended the meeting to protest the project. It continues to press ahead with his plans to was made clear to him that the Community construct a massive housing project for Board was not in a position to vote on the seniors in the lot at the corner of Schofield project, which has not been reviewed by Street and City Island Avenue. City Planning or the Department of Build- On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Dr. Mignone, who ings. Dr. Mignone does not wish to obtain is president of the Italian Hospital Society, a zoning change but believes that he can presented the project to the Housing and get a variance for use of the property, which Zoning Committee of Community Board is zoned manufacturing (M-1) rather than 10. Although the original project was for a residential. Such a variance could be autho- market-rate rental apartment building with rized by the Board of Standards and Appeals nearly 200 units for seniors, Dr. Mignone (BSA), which he says recommended that he declared that assisted-living facilities will approach the Community Board, although now be built into the structure and that he he will also be required to submit plans to was working with four potential operators the Buildings Department before the project of such facilities, which require special can go much farther. licenses and permits from the New York Inadequate parking, traffic congestion State Department of Health. and major construction projects, including Although Dr. Mignone is confident that the new bridge, were raised as significant Photos by RICK DeWITT he can raise the money for this development, drawbacks to the selection of City Island Halloween City Island style had some new the only funding he has obtained so far is as a location for such a large development. chills in 2011, thanks in part to a sudden $3 million from New York State, allocated Dr. Mignone said that he was awaiting the snowstorm on Saturday, Oct. 29. The City Island Community Center was transformed by Senator Jeff Klein and Senator Diane results of a traffic study but did not see any into a Haunted Hospital (bottom photo) staffed of these issues as serious impediments to Savino of Staten Island. These funds are by macabre medics, as if going to the doctor specifically earmarked for assisted living, his “lifelong dream” of constructing senior weren’t scary enough! The costume creativity not market-rate senior housing, and can housing on City Island. of residents and off-Islanders reached new only be used for construction, not for the Residents expressed concern that the Halloween heights in the annual parade. Not purchase of the property or development of number of units would seriously increase to be outdone, local pets howled at the moon plans. the population of City Island, where at least and had their own parade, sponsored by Dog- Along with his architect, engineer three major condominium projects have been gie Island. Once again, police from the 45th precinct made sure the parade was orderly and construction colleagues, Dr. Mignone approved for construction. They were also and the evening safe for all goblins, young concerned about the difficulty that emer- and old. gency vehicles would have entering the City Island Deli complex and the congestion that the facility & Pizza might create for fire trucks on Schofield Street. The fact that the scope and design Catering For All Occasions of the building are inconsistent with City Up to 8 Foot Heroes Island’s historical character was also raised Try Our Full Line of Pizza, as an issue, as was the question of the limited Calzones & Take Out Dinners facilities that would be available to seniors. WE DELIVER! Dr. Mignone will continue to try to gain 520 City Island Avenue some community support for the project 718-885-1083 as he explores the viability of the assisted- living aspect of the complex.

Helping out at this year’s Haunted House in theCommunity Center are (in no particular order): Nathan Simmons, KatrinaSnyder, Elizabeth Paldino, Maria Provenzano, Susan Rauh, Camille Kaiser,Guillermo Vanegas, Devin Dyal, Ameer Baksn, Joan Mamara, Joe Cozzi, Fiorella deLima, Sensi Eddie, Stephanie Lodice andJoe Burke.

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dards on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. The Freakin’ Ricans—Jorge Caraballo and Nick Morales—take the stage on Friday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. along with a number of spe- cial guests. And the poetry and art of City Islander Noemi Santana will be unveiled at If you have a new business, or if your old business is a reception on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 4 to As a service to our readers, The Island offering a new service, write to The Current, P.O. Box 6, 6 p.m. Our open mic for singers, songwrit- Current will periodically list recent sales City Island, NY 10464 by the 10th of the month. ers, comics, actors and poets is, as always, of residential and commercial property as The Focal Point Gallery, 321 City on the last Friday of the month, Nov. 25, found in the public record. This feature Island Avenue (718-885-1403) will pres- at 8 p.m. And that’s just a brief glimpse; is designed to give a general idea of the ent its first “Artist’s Choice” exhibition check our website for complete listings fair market values of property on City from Nov. 4 through 30, with an opening (www.starvingartistonline.com). And note Island. An update will be published every reception on Friday, Nov. 4, from 7 to 10 that we’ll be closed on Saturday, Nov. 12, few months at our discretion. The listings p.m. The second “Artist’s Choice” exhibi- as the City Island Chamber of Commerce below represent some of the recent sales. tion will open on Dec. 2 (with an opening honors proprietor Elliott Glick for his com- The Current is not responsible for errors SUPPORT OUR reception from 7 to 10 p.m.) and close Dec. munity service, especially his work teach- or omissions in the data. 31. Artists who would like to take part in ing music and guitar to young people! Closing Sale the above exhibitions call 718-885-1403 Kaleidoscope Gallery is proud to Address Date Price Type ADVERTISERS to make an appointment to bring in your announce the opening show and sale of art 171 Reville Street 8/3/11 $ 330,000 2 family work. All work must be framed and ready curated by Carolyn Stanford. As founder 75 Ditmars Street 9/15/11 $1,137,000 1 family to hang. There is a $20 hanging fee for each and president of Inside Out Art, she devotes 186 Beach Street 9/26/11 $ 625,000 1 family framed piece and a 30 percent commission her time to supporting and promoting the taken from the asking price. works of outstanding, self-taught, incarcer- Are you looking to rent a car? No need ated non-violent offenders and ex-offend- Jean Marie Emerich to leave City Island. Call City Island Auto ers. The show at Kaleidoscope Gallery Attorney at Law Body at 718-885-1856 or stop by 138 City features oils, pastels, prints and note cards Island Avenue. The staff will be happy to by Willie Weaver-Bey. In the words of the Commercial Law, Real Estate, Wills help you. painter: “My fascination with art came in Extensive Experience: Corporate and Elder We are grateful for the music and 1991. My style tends to lean toward realism art that will fill Starving Artist Cafe with abstractions. I love the celebration of 1880 Palmer Avenue #2H, Larchmont, New York, 10538 and Gallery (249 City Island Avenue) in color. With each image I try to tell a story.” 586 City Island Avenue, Bronx, New York 10464 November, including songwriters like Matt The opening reception will be Friday, Nov. Turk (Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.) and the 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., coinciding with I’ll solve your problem. Starving Artist himself, Elliott Glick (Sat- the First Friday’s Bronx Seaside Trolley. Telephone: 914/689-1719 urday, Nov. 26, 8 p.m., with John Guth on Willie’s work will be available at Kalei- E-mail: [email protected] lead guitar). There’s also the return of Peter doscope Gallery for the entire month of C. North and the “golden oldies” stan- November.

NEW! Introduction to Facebook Find lost friends, make new ones. Every other Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Call our number below for exact dates for November. NEW! Introduction to the Inter- net in Spanish. Nuevo! Introduction a Come Celebrate the Library’s Internet Impartido en Espanol Every 100th Anniversary Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 on City Island noon. (1911–2011) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Historian Jeremy McCue presents the life of George Hours: Mondays and Thursdays 11 Washington (1732–1799). Saturday, Nov. a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5, at 2 p.m. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, Guitar Music of Spain: A concert 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. of classical and contemporary acoustic November Children’s Programs guitar music. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Lapsit Program: Wednesday, Nov. Author Books Talk and Lecture: 9, and Wednesday, Nov. 30; 11 a.m. Birth Captain Tom Walker (ret.) presents: City Island Physical Therapy to 18 months. All welcome for story time Return to Fort Apache: Captain Walker, Janine Mantzaris, P.T. and music. author of four books, will discuss his life Toddler Time: Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 8, working for the NYPD from the 1960s to 340 City Island Avenue • Bronx, NY 10464 15, 22 and 29; 11 a.m. 18 months to 3 the infamous 1970s, in the infamous 41st Phone: 917-577-1752 • Fax: 718-885-1191 years. precinct more commonly known as “Fort www.cityislandphysicaltherapy.vpweb.com Story Time: Read-aloud picture Apache.” Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. WE NOW HAVE EVENING HOURS books: Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17; 3:30 Don’t miss this event! Please come early. Modalities include: p.m. Ages 4 to 10. Please check our flyers for any addi- Therapeutic exercise, balance training, manual therapy including soft tissue massage and myofascial release, Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts: tional programs, cancellations, or last- Tuesday, Nov. 29; 3:30 p.m. All ages. mechanical tractions, ultrasound, electrical stimulation minute changes for November 2011. We and FCEs (Functional Capacity Evaluations) SPECIAL PROGRAM: Sacagawea are located at 320 City Island Avenue at Bird Woman: Native American guide to Bay Street. For information about any of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition: A play the programs above, call the City Island Car for ages 5 to 12. Monday, Nov. 14, at 4 branch at 718-885-1703. Rentals BODY WORK p.m. Available Helping you perform • Insurance Estimates November Young Adult Programs better one muscle • Unibody Specialists Board Games: Every Monday at at a time... 3:30 p.m. • Frame Straightening “Yu-Gi-Oh”! Every Wednesday at Pi r r a gl i a • Direct Repair 3:30 p.m. Shop for Insurance Game On: Every Thursday at 3:30 Companies p.m. C h i r o p r a c ti c • Collision Specialists Tweens and Teen Lounge: Every and Athletic Performance • Body Work & Mechanical Repair Technicians • Color Matching Enhancement Friday at 3:30 p.m. • All Makes - Foreign & Domestic • Windshields & SPECIAL EVENT: Game Strike! Windows Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1:30 p.m. Theresa L. Pirraglia, DC TOWING • Fiberglass Certified A.R.T. Provider November Adult Programs • 24 Hour Towing Service Available Introduction to the Internet: Tues- 1 Radisson Plaza • Suite 709 day mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. New Rochelle, NY 10801 • Free Towing Available On First Party Insurance Claims Please register in advance. 914-738-2696 Fax: 914-738-2465 [email protected] 138 City Island Avenue • City Island, New York 10464 Resumé Writing Workshop: www.pirragliachiropractic.com Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to IRONMAN PERFORMANCE TEAM Office: 718-885-1856 noon. Please register in advance. A flash TEAM CHIROPRACTOR FOR drive to save your work is highly recom- FORHAM UNIVERSITY & mended. MANHATTAN COLLEGE Fax: 718-885-1572 November 2011 The Island Current Page Seven Anne Hutchinson Year Pious Pets & Popular Pumpkins Festivities Continue By TOBY LIEDERMAN Don’t miss the City Island Theater Group’s memory of Anne Hutchinson. The free event production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” will take place on the grounds of Bartow-Pell which opens on Friday, Nov. 4, at Grace Mansion Museum on Shore Road, opposite Church Parish Hall (see Briefly). The similari- Split Rock Golf Course. For more information, ties between John Proctor’s witchcraft trial in call park headquarters at 718-430-1890. 1692 and Anne’s 1637–38 trials make this On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m., there will play a natural during our celebration of Anne be a free roundtable discussion at Lehman Col- Hutchinson’s 420th birthday. lege on “1643: Anne, Native Americans and Philipse Manor Hall, State Historic Site, the Dutch.” Meet at the Lehman Art Gallery 29 Warburton Avenue at Dock Street in Yonkers rotunda, entering on Goulden Avenue at the is hosting an event on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 Gate 4 entrance to the college. (Entrance ramp p.m. entitled “Who Was Anne Hutchinson and leads into the gallery building.) The general Why Are Three Schools, A River and A Park- public, history buffs, seasoned historians, fac- way Named For Her?” There will be a lecture ulty and students are invited to take part. Share by Laura Chmielewski, assistant professor of theories and facts and ask questions in an infor- history at SUNY Purchase, on “Anne Hutchin- mal setting; there will be no lecture or formal son’s Life in the Puritan Migration to New presentations. Call the gallery at 718-960-8731 England” and a talk by John Wright, direc- or the college at 718-960-8000 for more infor- tor Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle mation. Photos by VIRGINIA DANNEGGER on “Native Americans, 1643.” This will be A dinner to celebrate Anne Hutchinson fes- On Sunday, Oct. 2, Father Augustus Onwubiko of St. the first public showing of an original 1648 tivities of the past year will take place at Artie’s Mary, Star of the Sea church, blessed Island animals book written by Scottish Professor Samuel Restaurant, at the corner of Ditmars Street and on the commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Rutherfurd, which includes his ideas about the City Island Avenue, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Assisi. infamous Anne Hutchinson! The event is free, 6 p.m. The cost of $30 per person includes a with refreshments provided by the Friends of choice of four entrees, salad, dessert, coffee and Philipse Manor. Call Kimberly Flook, site man- tip. Enjoy delicious food and friendship in honor ager, at 914-965-4027 for further information. of this “woman ahead of her time” (or was she On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be a tree “deluded by the devil”?). Call Patty Grondahl at planting ceremony in Pelham Bay Park in 718-885-0727 to make reservations.

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Photos by VIRGINIA DANNEGGER The annual Legion Fall Pumpkin Sale is becoming an annual success! Islanders flock to the pumpkin patch (aka parking lot), including two-year old Joseph Secola, who snagged a pumpkin to match the color of his hair. The hard working volunteers included Legionnaires (l. to r.) John Ulmer, Keith Shipp, Dave Carman, Joe Goonan, Ed Shipp, Walter Natiw, Peter Booth and Gene Valesio.

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Sons of the American Legion Organization News Squadron # 156 News on this page concerning organizations, and events listed in, are submitted by representatives of those organiza- November is a busy month at the Post. tions. A limit of 150 words is requested for all news items submitted. In most cases news will be edited and every effort The Military Ball will be held on Friday, will be made to preserve the substance of longer items. News and calendar events must be received by no later than the 20th of each month except December and July. If the 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday, the deadline is the 19th. Mail Nov. 11, at the Villa Barone Manor. Tick- submissions to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. ets for SAL members and their guests will place on Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, at 7:30 be $50. Earlier that day, the annual Bronx Current Calendar p.m. We hope that the Tuesday schedule County Veterans Day ceremony will once NOVEMBER will make it possible for more people to again be held in Pelham Bay Park at the gather to give thanks as a community of Victory Monument at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Tues., Nov. 8, Election Day, P.S. 175, 200 faith for the many blessings given to each Nov. 13, the Throggs Neck Veterans Day City Island Avenue. PTA Election Day of us and to our community. At the Mass Parade kicks off at noon at East Tremont Sale, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. we will collect canned and dried foods, and Lawton Avenues and marches down Sat., Nov. 12, Chamber of Commerce which will be distributed to the poor. All Awards Dinner, Pelham/Split Rock Golf are welcome. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Course, 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, is the first Sunday Photo by BOB BERENT of Advent, the beginning of the time of Leading Temple Beth-El of City Island into a sweet and melodious new year, Rabbi Sho- Thurs., Nov. 17, Community Board 10 preparation for the coming of Our Savior hama Wiener conducts Rosh Hashana services with the assistance of (l. to r.), Reb David meets, Providence Rest, 3303 Waterbury to live among us as a man. We will place Markus on keyboard, Cantor Elaine Faver, Monty Renov on bass guitar, Alan Dattner on Avenue, 7:30 p.m. our Advent candle in a prominent place drum, Rabbi Shohama on guitar, Joshua Davidowitz on viola and Steve Gottlieb with his in our church as we mark off the weeks in soprano saxophone. Happy Thanksgiving anticipation of Christ’s coming. We pray Sat., Nov. 26, POTS Program, St. Mary’s for peace in our world as we await the Call to receive our detailed monthly Ladies Auxiliary of calendar featuring trips and events, such as School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kil- celebration of the coming of the Prince of American Legion roe Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 Peace. group theater discounts. Programs are funded by Presbyterian p.m. Menu: Chicken or turkey cut up with The Parish Council will meet on Mon- On Tuesday, Oct. 4, we held our annual Senior Services and the NYC Department rice and beans. day evening, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. in the rec- “mock” baby shower. Our “Mother to Be” tory. was Marge Sessa, who opened many beau- for the Aging. Sat., Nov. 26, Holiday Tree Lighting and Our annual Christmas fair will take tiful baby gifts (dresses, pants, sweaters, Patty Grondahl Carols, Hawkins Park, 7 p.m., sponsored place on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the school gym onsies, coats, etc.), all of which were donated by the Chamber of Commerce. and in the Thrift Shop. Doors will open at to the New York Foundling Hospital, which AARP Chapter 3303 9 a.m. Come and browse and buy some is a haven for babies in need. A great time Tues., Nov. 30, City Island Civic Asso- great gifts for Christmas! The Christmas was had by all and Marge is due any day! Chapter members were kept busy on ciation meets, 7:30 p.m., Community shop will remain open in the Thrift Shop Our next Ladies Auxiliary meeting will Thursdays in October, attending meetings Center, 190 Fordham Street. on Thursdays and Saturdays from Dec. 8 to be on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and our on the 6th and the 20th, and in between Dec. 22. December Trim-the-Tree meeting will be enjoying lunch at the Sea Shore Restaurant Trinity United Methodist Church Sr. Bernadette, osu held on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Keep in mind that on the 13th. November promises to follow in close Our weekly worship service and Sunday the Auxiliary is selling Lottery Calendars for $20 each; they make great Christmas footsteps. President Karin Gorziska informed school are at 10 a.m. Holy Communion us that the chapter would be having a Pizza is celebrated on the first Sunday of each Temple Beth-El gifts. Please drop by the Post if you are interested. Happy Thanksgiving to one and Bingo Party in lieu of a regular meeting on month. Trinity often has a coffee hour after Temple Beth-El of City Island, “Your Thursday, Nov. 17. The admission fee of $5 the service. Come and join us for worship all! Shul by the Sea” (located at 480 City Regina Murphy will get you a slice of pizza, a bingo pack and fellowship. Children’s Sunday school Island Avenue, between Beach and Bowne and the opportunity to “hit the jackpot.” has re-opened and takes place during the Streets), is a very musical, unaffiliated, Advance payment will be requested at the 10 a.m. service. All children are welcome all-inclusive, egalitarian and spirited con- Nov. 3 meeting. to attend. The class is currently studying City Island Republicans gregation that provides an exciting place Still more good times are ahead. Kick the book of Genesis, in particular Abraham, Monday, Nov. 14, is our next meeting. for observance for Jewish families and off the holiday season by joining us for the Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. It will be held at the Legion Post, 550 City individuals who come from many differ- afternoon Christmas Dinner Dance ($49 per Our fall food sale was a huge success; Island Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. Last month we person) at the Davenport Beach Club on we were blessed with beautiful weather and ent communities and cultures. We gather had our largest turnout in five years. together under the leadership of the innova- Thursday, Dec. 15. Members and friends, delicious goodies! Thanks to all who helped Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. old and new, are invited. Sign up at one of tive Rabbi Shohama Wiener; Cantor Elaine at the table and came by to gobble up the Polls are open at P.S. 175 from 6 a.m. to 9 our meetings and join the fun. Faver, a composer and arranger; and the homemade treats. p.m. Chapter dues of $15 a year per person A Fall Group Bible Study is currently singing pianist Reb David Markus. Fred Ramftl Jr. for the coming fiscal year are still being col- under way and will conclude on Nov. 20. As usual attendance at our free High lected. Members and would-be members are It runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. A Holy Day services was outstanding (con- reminded that they must first be members in roundtable type of discussion based on the sidering our small but haimish sanctuary). PSS Senior Programs good standing of the AARP national chapter subjects presented in the Biblical text being Sabbath services are Friday nights at Healthy Exercise Program: To feel bet- before they can be maintained as members read. The study is aimed at an understanding 7:30 p.m. and they are open to all. We use ter, be healthier and stronger and maybe of local #3303. of the text and its application to us as Chris- Rabbi Marcia Prager’s easy-to-read English even lose weight, join our fun-filled exercise The chapter meets at 1 p.m. on the first tians today. It is led by George Cavalieri, prayer book with singable Hebrew. Some program. You can attend all classes for $20 and third Thursday of each month (except Trinity’s Lay Leader/Speaker. The study is Friday nights are congregation-led (such as per month or all classes for $6 per week. Or January, July and August) in the Trinity a continuation of the New Testament his- Friday, Nov. 4). Come and participate with for individual classes you may contribute $2 United Methodist Church Hall, 113 Bay torical narrative of the Acts of the Apostles accordionist Bob Berent and drop-in musi- for exercise and $4 for dance. Zumba Gold Street. For the rest of the year, regular meet- written by Luke, chapters 16–20. The New cians. with Stephanie on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at ings will be held on Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. Testament Text and a study outline will That shabbat will be followed with a the Community Center; Cardio Fitness with For more information on becoming a be provided, and no registration or fee is Chant Circle on Sunday, Nov. 6 (from 7:30 Mary on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Grace member or attending our social events, required. The study will resume during Lent to 9 p.m.) led by Reb Eva. There will be Church Hall; Sittercise with Patty on Tues- please call Karin Gorziska at 718-885-1740. of 2012. lots of spiritual singing so come, lift your days at 10:30a.m. at Grace Church Hall; Membership is not required to attend the All in the community interested in Bible voices and souls. No talent needed, for Reb Orchard Beach Walk on Wednesdays, leav- above-mentioned parties. Study are welcome regardless of whether ing Pilot Street at 9:30 a.m.; Yoga Stretch We look forward to seeing you soon! you have or have not previously attended. In Eva’s voice and flute will keep us in tune. with Michael on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at Paula Huffell the words of Jesus, “Come and see.” Rabbi Shohama, accompanied by guitar Grace Church Hall; Arthritis Exercise with The Budget Corner is packed with lots of and possibly our band, will conduct her Patty on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Grace newly donated items. The shop will be open next Kabbalat “welcome” Shabbat at 7:30 Regular Meetings Church Hall; Fit for Life with Sarah on Fri- on Nov. 1, 12, 15 and 19; Dec. 6, 10, 13 and p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The days at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Church Hall. Weekly Twelve-Step Meetings 17. It will close for the Christmas holiday oneg that night will be provided by Karen Telephone Reassurance: If you live on City Island and reopen on or about Jan. 10. Remember, and Marty Davidowitz in honor of their alone or know someone who lives alone, a Narcotics Anonymous: donations to and proceeds from the Budget new grandson, Jonathan. telephone call every day might be of benefit. Sundays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 7:30 Shop help Trinity to continue in programs A “community infomercial” on Medi- Please call Patty at 718-885-1891. p.m., St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, and outreach on City Island. care Options will be held on Sunday, Nov. Caregivers Support: If you are caring City Island Avenue near the Bridge. 13, at 3 p.m. It will be conducted by Ste- Rick DeWitt for someone or you know someone who is phen Gottlieb. Thursdays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Meth- caring for another, we have some supportive odist Church hall, 113 Bay Street. An interdenominational Shabbat service services that might be helpful, including St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Friday, Nov. 18, will honor all veterans. Alcoholics Anonymous: respite, escort assistance and shopping assis- Mondays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Meth- We began the month of November with We hope you enjoyed the chamber music tance. Please call Patty at 718-885-1891. odist Church hall. the celebration of two special feasts: the concert held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. Transportation Services: Everyone over feast of All Saints and the Commemoration 30 and featuring music by Ibert, Rossini, 60 is encouraged to take advantage of our Tuesdays at 8 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the of All Souls. Shubert and even Scott Joplin! This con- door-to-door transportation services. Call Sea Church. On Nov. 4, the first Friday of the month, cert by the Bardekova Ensemble (with Anthony Mazzella at 347-834-6466 a day Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Grace Episco- we will hold our monthly Holy Hour with flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon) was ahead for Island and off-Island trips. Regular pal Church. exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from made possible with funds from the Bronx afternoon shopping trips are Monday: Bay St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church: 718- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend Council on the Arts through the New York Plaza; Thursday: Stop & Shop; every other 885-1440 this special period of prayer. State Council on the Arts Decentralization Wednesday: Shop Rite in New Rochelle. Trinity United Methodist Church: 718- St. Mary’s School will hold its annual Program, the Music Performance Fund and Trips are also made to Fairway, Target, 885-1218 Turkey Bingo on Friday evening, Nov. 18, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Cross County private donations. Grace Episcopal Church: 718-885-1080 in the school gym. Doors will open at 6:30 Contact us about your life-cycle service Shopping Center, the Christmas Tree Shop, Overeaters Anonymous: p.m. This is open to everyone. Come and in our sanctuary or to sponsor one. Key Food, Empire City and more. The sug- bring the family for an evening of fun. Saturdays at 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Bob Berent gested contribution for round trips is $1 on Our annual Thanksgiving Mass will take City Island and $2.50 off-Island. Church: 718-885-1080 November 2011 The Island Current Page Nine

or challenges in doing these exercises, while they also assist with stress reduc- tion and weight management. This class focuses on stretching and toning muscles that are often neglected, but so important to keeping you healthy and mobile. And best of all, Yoga Stretch is easy and fun enough for beginners, or those who just haven’t exercised in a while. $10.00/class 718-885-0535. For additional information about the Community Cen- Fit For Life: A balanced cardio and ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here strength training class for all experience please call 718-885-1145. levels. Classes offered Monday and Open Monthly Meetings of the Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesday Board are held on the first Tuesday of each from 7 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday morning month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Cen- from 9 to 10 a.m. (children are wel- ter Main Room at 190 Fordham Street. All come to come along with parents during members are encouraged to attend. For up Tuesday morning class only). For any to date information, visit www.cityisland- questions, please call Sarah Persteins at 718-885-9122. Classes are $8.00. Photo by ANGELO BELLOCCHIO communitycenter.org, call 718-885-1145 The Boy Scouts of Troop 211 and the Cub Scouts of Pack 211 enjoyed a fishing trip Zumba Gold: A fun-filled dance/ or “Like” us on Facebook. together this past summer on the Island Current. exercise session with a salsa beat. Geared for ages 50 and up. Fee for the class is SPECIAL EVENTS Cigars, Paladino Realty, Cormac McEnery, ($30) are due for SAL members. $4. November Movie Night: Friday, Nov. Esq., Patrick Gannon, Nancy Kheck and There will be just one regular Post meet- Belly Dancing: Shimmy by the Sea. 11, 7 p.m. $2 per ticket. Concessions avail- City Island Gold. ing, which will take place on Monday, Nov. Theresa Mahon (a.k.a. Salacia) teaches able. For more information, please e-mail November is an active month at the Post. 7, at 7:30 p.m.; the Post executive board the oldest documented dance in the his- [email protected] or call 917-721- The annual Military Ball, with a full-course meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 21. The tory of mankind—Egyptian belly danc- 8747. dinner, open bar and live music, will be SAL meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 10, ing. It is a low-impact way to get in shape NEW CLASS held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Villa Barone at 8 p.m. and tone your body while having lots of Bee-Well Sessions with Angela Par- Manor Restaurant. Earlier that day, the Until December, at ease. fun. Terry has been a professional belly rino, Ph.D: Promoting literacy skills and annual Bronx County Veterans Day cer- dancer for 25 years and a teacher of the Russ Schaller, Sgt. Emeritus, health education in young children, ages 4 emony will once again be held in Pelham art for 17 years. Classes are held every and Frederick W. Ramftl Jr. to 8 years old. One-hour monthly sessions Bay Park at the Victory Monument at 11 Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The fee highlighting the content of her children’s a.m. The Commander says that all former for each one-hour class is $15. Walk-ins wellness series. Emotional, physical, envi- enlisted men should wear their good con- are very welcome, along with spectators ronmental, mental, interpersonal and spiri- duct medals. interested in seeing what the class is all tual activities for each session will reflect On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Throggs Neck about and meeting Salacia. Questions can children’s varied learning styles. $20 per Veterans Day Parade kicks off at noon be directed to Salacia at 845-358-0260. session includes a copy of featured book at East Tremont and Lawton Avenues Aerobics with Mary: Sunday, Mon- from the session, homemade animal cook- and marches down East Tremont Ave- day, Wednesday and Friday: 9 to 10 a.m. ies and a beverage, and a related plush toy nue. Throggs Neck always marches in our Call Mary Immediato at 718-885-0793. based on character of the featured book. Memorial Day parade, so it is important SheWorkHer: Learn basic home Call Dr. Angela Parrino at 718-801-7851 that our Post makes a good showing. The repair. SheWorkHer is women dedicated Cub Scout Pack 211 or e-mail [email protected]. Post Commander would like to see a color to helping women learn just how much Weekly Schedule guard at the parade. The Grand Marshal Well, it is certainly that time of year. they can do with a few tools and the right will be Joseph Garafalo, who will be 91 With a delay in our registration we are in YOUTH PROGRAM knowledge and how to save hundreds when the parade kicks off. Joe is the cura- full swing, growing by leaps and bounds. Irish Dance: The Deirdre O’Mara of dollars doing it yourself. Classes are tor at a museum currently housed at John We are being told that we are one of the School of Irish Dance teaches step danc- every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call Dormi and Sons Funeral Home located on largest Packs in the city. A testament to a ing in a fun, competitive environment Nancy today 646-235-1175 and reserve Morris Park Avenue. Joe invites all to see great group of leaders. CSP211 would like for all ages. A confidence-building and your spot. his trove of memorabilia. to welcome Ryan Amos, Matthew Franco, cultural experience for all who participate. Tap Dance: Intermediate level adult The annual Servicemen’s Dinner is on Nicholas Barrata, Jason Lacina, Tobias Frei, Wednesdays after school. Call Deirdre at Jazz-Tap class with Corinne Grondahl. Let Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. The cost Colin Kenny, James Shaw, Jack Phillipes, 201-679-1450 or visit www.deirdreomara. your feet become a musical instrument! is $30 and includes the traditional roast Jake Zawell, Matthew McGuagn, Marco com. Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 718-309- chicken and roast pork dinner with all of Mazzella, Mark Browning, and Hudson Jill’s Playgroup: for pre-school chil- 8041. the trimmings. Live music and open bar are Gheezer-Cheery as new scouts. We are sure dren on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to Chess Club: Meets each Thursday at included. you’ll make us proud like the other scouts 12:30 p.m. No charge but donations are 7 p.m. Chess taught, played and discussed. Sadly, we lost comrade Walter Henning, do. appreciated. Call 917-330-0922 for more All levels welcome. Come on in! Avoid uncle of Commander Walter Natiw, during We certainly have an excited groups information. T.V. Have fun. October, and Lifetime Ladies Auxiliary of Scouts who are eager to do some excit- City Island Civic Association: Meets ADULT PROGRAM Member Virginia Deich, mother of past ing adventures and skills. Our theme for at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every Yoga Stretch with Norma: Thursdays Ladies Auxiliary president Claudia Deich. this season is PATRIOTISM. Our calen- month (except December). at 7 p.m. This is an easy hatha vinyasa The Post sends condolences to the families dar is full and exciting, filled with fishing class suitable for all fitness levels. These Amy Gottlieb and asks that you remember Walter and trips, camping, sleepovers and a visit to yoga stretch poses help remove any fears Virginia in your prayers. our Nations Capitol. Stay tuned for more. We have nothing to report on Sick Call. We meet on Tuesday eves from 630p-800p. American Legion Post # 156 We did talk to Jennie Varian, who now Registration is open. Our email address is resides at Meadowview Assisted Living [email protected] if anyone and Sons of the American Legion at the Wartburg Adult Care Community, has questions or ideas. The annual pumpkin sale was a great 2 Wartburg Place, Apt. 309, Mt. Vernon, Angelo Bellocchio success. Despite the excessive rain, Ed N.Y. 10552, telephone 914-513-5807. Her Shipp was able to locate enough pumpkins husband, Donald, who suffered a serious to meet customer demand. Kudos to the stroke years ago, resides there too. Jen- hard-working volunteers: Peter Booth, Bill nie says he gets excellent care. They were Grace Episcopal Church Clancy Sr., Joe Goonan, Maureen Grogan, active in the Post for years. If you could Weekly worship schedule: Grace Church Jack Grogan, Jim Livingston, Tom Lynch, spare a little time to give them a call or celebrates Holy Communion every Sunday John Mulfeld, Walter Nastiw, Ed Shipp, write a short note, they would appreciate at 10 a.m. We also offer evening prayer in Keith Shipp, John and Linda Ulmer, Gene it. the church every Monday at 7 p.m. Valesio and Pete Zvara. Thanks also for It was certainly good to hear that Presi- Wednesday Morning Prayer is suspended the support from Captain Mike’s, Amadiz dent Obama decided to bring the troops until further notice. home from Iraq after nine years. Now let’s Sunday, Nov. 6: Lambs Babysitting avail- get the rest home. We don’t belong over able beginning at 9:50 a.m. in the Parish there. Hall. Saturday, Nov. 19, will be the Service- Scott Meyer, Senior Warden men’s Dance at the Post. It will be a roast pork dinner. Beer and wine will be served. All for $30. We are also here for all of your party AARP Chapter 318 needs. The Post can accommodate up to 100 people and we have some of the best Chapter 318 meets on the first and third rates on City Island. All members receive a Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in Trin- discount. Call Joe Goonan at 718-885-0639 ity United Methodist Church Hall, 113 Bay or stop by the Post any time after 12 noon. Street. If you know of someone in the service, At the Nov. 2 meeting, we will enjoy kindly give their names to General Robert pizza and bingo. The cost is $7 per person. Menona (ret). The annual Christmas gifts The next meetings will take place on will be dispatched in time for Christmas. Nov. 16, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. On Dec. 21, Chance books that support this activity will we will have our Christmas luncheon at the soon be in the mail. Lobster House at 12 noon. The cost is $40 Comrade Michael Treat reminds us that per person. 2012 dues are due for Post members, and New members are always welcome. Fred Ramftl reminds us that 2012 dues Rosetta Woods Page Ten The Island Current November 2011

Farrell deeper and deeper into a cover-up. order to seduce her. David Hyde-Pierce is Who is truly guilty in this story? The plot twist makes you want to take a sec- Peter McMannus, Block’s editor, and Sarah The Swedish film The Girl with the ond look, because nothing is what it seems. Paulson is Vikki Hiller, Novak’s publisher. Dragon Tattoo (2009) is based on the first The complex film The Usual Suspects The clothing is a treat for the eye, in this book in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy. (1995) begins with a massive explosion on comedy that has a twist you won’t see com- It stars Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander, a ship in a California harbor. Police detec- ing. a computer hacker with wild hair, body tive Dave Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) brings On a more serious note, The Lives of piercings and tattoos. An abuse survivor, in the only witness, Roger “Verbal” Kint Others (2006) is a German film set in 1984 Salander is hired to do background research (Oscar winner Kevin Spacey), who recounts Berlin. Georg Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) is on journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael the events that led to the disaster. Five days a successful playwright who lives with his Nyqvist). Blomkvist, in turn, has been hired earlier, a truckload of gun parts had been girlfriend, Christa-Maria Sieland (Martina by octogenarian Henrik Vanger (Sven-Bertil hijacked in Queens, and five men were Gedeck), an actress who stars in his plays. Taube) to look into the fate of his favorite brought in as suspects: Kint, hot-headed Captain Gerd Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe), is niece, Harriet, who disappeared decades ear- thief McManus (Stephen Baldwin), ill-tem- the Stasi officer who listens to their every lier. Vanger suspects foul play by one of his Didn’t See That Coming pered thug Hockney (Kevin Pollak), flashy move at home and develops some sympathy sinister relatives, some of whom were active I love movies that have a twist at the wise guy Fenster (Benicio del Toro) and for them. The suspense comes from not Nazis during World War II. Can Blomkvist end that surprises me. My favorite of the Keaton (Gabriel Byrne), a cop gone bad now knowing from one moment to the next what (or you) solve this mystery? Star Wars Series is The Empire Strikes trying to go straight. When a robbery attempt choices any of the characters will make. And until next time, happy viewing. . . Back (1980), the second film of the original goes wrong, they are visited by Kobayashi trilogy. Fleeing the evil Galactic Empire, (Pete Postlethwaite), representative of Key- the rebels abandon their new base on the ser Soze, criminal mastermind or myth? planet Hoth. Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) In Primal Fear (1996) Richard Gere and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) escape in stars as Martin Vail, a famous defense law- his spaceship, the Millenium Falcon but yer who takes a pro bono case defending are later captured by evil Lord Darth Vader Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a Ken- (body of David Prowse, voice of James Earl tucky teenager charged with the murder of a Jones). Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker (Mark Chicago archbishop. Assigned to prosecute Hamill) goes to the planet Dagobah to train is Assistant DA Janet Venable (Laura Lin- to become a Jedi Knight mentored by the ney), Vail’s ex-girlfriend. The case becomes Jedi Master, Yoda (voice of Frank Oz). Near more complicated than Vail expected when the end of the film, we are let in on a secret a psychologist, Dr. Molly Arrington (Fran- that profoundly affects both Luke and his ces McDormand), concludes that Stampler arch-enemy, Darth Vader. The first time I suffers from multiple personality disorder. saw the film, I didn’t see that coming. Its shocking twist ending made this film a Beginning with the opening strains of big box office hit and earned Norton, in his John Barry’s wonderfully steamy music, screen debut, an Oscar nomination for Best Lawrence Kasdan’s Body Heat (1981) is Supporting Actor. a masterpiece of imagery and mood, remi- In The Sixth Sense (1999), Haley Joel niscent of 1940s film noir. William Hurt, as Osment is excellent as Cole Sear, an odd sleazy lawyer Ned Racine, teams with Kath- child who thinks he sees dead people. Cole leen Turner as sex-crazed Mattie Walker, is treated by child psychiatrist Dr. Malcolm who convinces him to plot against her hus- Crowe (Bruce Willis), whose marriage to band (Richard Crenna). Ted Danson steals Anna (Olivia Williams) is on the rocks. each scene as a dancing district attorney. Toni Collette is wonderful as Lynn, Cole’s Will they get away with their dastardly very concerned mother. This is a spooky, deed? thought-provoking film with an ending that No Way Out (1987) stars Kevin Cost- will make you want to see the movie again ner as Navy Commander Tom Farrell who is from the beginning. hired by college buddy Scott Pritchard (Will Down With Love (2003) is tribute to the Patton) to assist Secretary of Defense David old Rock Hudson–Doris Day comedies. Set Bryce (Gene Hackman). Farrell develops in 1962 Manhattan, Barbara Novak (Renee a relationship with Susan Atwell (Sean Zellweger) has written a book that takes the Young), a woman being kept by a Washing- world by storm. Playboy journalist Catcher ton official. A murder takes place and draws Block pretends to be a naïve astronaut in November 2011 The Island Current Page Eleven

day in and out without giving it too much thought. If a group of my friends ventures out to a new restaurant and I am forced to make a food decision, I panic. I will turn to a friend As The Island Current continues to and ask, “What should I have?” “Chicken,” celebrate its 40th year, the editorial board she will say. “You like chicken.” So I decided to reprint a column by one of our always order the chicken. Sometimes it is most popular columnists, Debby Kall, who disguised with a fancy sauce or it is mashed passed away in 2000. There were many to into a different shape, but it is chicken choose from but we selected “Let’s Eat” nonetheless, familiar and palatable. as particularly appropriate as the Thanks- When I took chemistry in college, I giving holiday approaches. Those inter- passed with a 68. Cooking, like chemis- ested in the rest of Debby’s columns may try, has a lot to do with having the right obtain a copy from the City Island Nautical instincts for combining and balancing ele- Museum, 190 Fordham Street, open Satur- ments. Good cooks don’t really measure days and Sundays between 1 and 5 p.m. anything. They just use a pinch of this or Let’s Eat that, and they keep secret stashes of ingre- (November 1989) dients in small cabinets for use in preparing everything they make. I have salt and pep- Years ago, disaster struck on Thanks- Photo by Pat LaPorte per and Mr. Bubble in my cabinet. On October 1, 2011, Pat LaPorte, Ellen Hebard and others manned the table at Trinity giving Day. My mother was cooking the I have learned two dishes that I can Church’s annual food sale. With help from many bakers young and old, lots of goodies turkey and she basted the bird in Glamor- prepare reasonably well. They are served were sold, which helped make the fund-raiser a sweet success. ene instead of cooking oil. Apparently the only when we have guests. I volunteered Glamorene jug and the Wesson oil bottle to have Thanksgiving dinner at my house a had been on the same shelf in the back few years ago, but the silence in the room A Thanksgiving Recipe closet. Instead of roast turkey, the smell of was deafening. Finally, a member of my rug cleaner permeated the house. Now for By MICHAEL PROIETTI family asked if the menu would be lasagna me, this would have meant nothing short of or pasta salad. I got the message. It’s the time of year when people start 3 quarts of water hysteria, but not for Mom. When she tried I thought that having children would to ask questions about the best way to cook 1 cup of sea salt to wash off the turkey, we all screamed develop my nutritional instincts. But basic the turkey. We already have so much to be ¼ cup of brown sugar until she called up one of the local restau- thankful for why not add one more thing to 2 bay leaves food groups, balanced meals, and calcium rants and had them deliver a cooked turkey. that list—moist turkey! 6 garlic cloves, crushed for the bones are all phrases that fill my I’m a big fan of brining the bird. For 1 tablespoon whole black pepper This saved us from having to call up the heart with dread. those of you who have no idea what I’m talk- 1 tablespoon dry sage poison control number. After I have prepared broccoli, ham- ing about, let me explain. 2 cups apple cider vinegar It is no secret that some people love burgers, and baked potatoes, one of my A brine is a strong solution that tender- Combine all the brine ingredients in a food and enjoy being gourmands. They kids will eat the entire meal and the other izes your bird. The basic brine is with salt, large pot and stir until the sugar and salt seek out new restaurants like prospectors will ask for plain spaghetti. This worries water and brown sugar, but you can use have dissolved. Thoroughly clean your turkey staking claims in the Old West. After dis- me, because I am afraid I am fostering anything from beer and molasses to vinegar and put it into the pot, covering it with the covering a mother lode of fine food, they and pickling spice. One ingredient in almost mixture. Let it sit for 12 to 18 hours in the another foodaphobic. will introduce other food lovers to their all brines is salt. Why is salt so important? refrigerator. In order to draw attention away from It works as a tenderizer and helps your meat One hour before roasting, remove the discovery. Unfortunately, I am seldom my culinary attempts, I have come up with retain moisture. (Indeed, salt is a cook’s best bird from the brine and rinse it. Pat the bird spoken to in this way about food since I am a foolproof scheme. I take great pains to friend: it tenderizes, helps retain moisture dry and season as you would normally do. not one of those epicures. use lots of candles, the good china, and when applied with large amounts of liquid, Then let it sit for 45 minutes at room tem- Believe it or not, my mother is a good cloth napkins, with fresh flowers as a cen- preserves, pulls out moisture when added perature. Then you can roast that bird the way cook. My mother-in-law is also a good terpiece. The guests are so stunned by the dry, and it’s a terrific seasoning.) Sugar also you usually do. (Note: For the chicken test, cook. They both can get all the food on table setting that they say nothing about the help tenderize your bird. quarter the brine recipe.) the table at the same time, hot, and feed up The brining period is also a great time A few hours later, enjoy your tender, food they are eating in the dark. They prob- to fifteen people at once without incident. to get extra flavor into the bird, because the juicy bird. And the next time you see me, tell ably don’t know what it is anyway. (Ah, liquid can get seasoning into hard-to-reach me how it worked out. Have a great Thanks- This is amazing to me. I am a failure in the well, does it really matter who eats what, places. giving! kitchen, and I usually eat the same thing so long as it isn’t tons of red mooing meat This may sound like a lot of work, but it Island resident Michael Proietti is a or cholesterol-ridden eggs?) really isn’t, and the results are always great. chef and television personality with a great DR. STEVE’S So much socializing revolves around If you feel like it is more than you want to enthusiasm and talent for great cuisine. He APPLIANCE SERVICE eating. Business lunches, coffee klatches, take on, I can certainly understand and my graduated from the New York Restaurant birthday dinners, eating out, dining in, tak- feelings won’t be hurt, but I do expect you to School in 1998 and served as sous chef at try this at some point. Try it out the first time ing out. I feel as if I’m missing something. Asia de Cuba, where he gained experience, 1 Year guarantee on parts. The really big seasonal eating days are fast on a small chicken. I promise that by the end motivation and styles from various cooking 25 Years of Experience on All Brands approaching. I have promised myself to of your chicken experiment, you’ll be eager traditions. He is now executive chef at a to brine your Thanksgiving turkey and will well- established New York hotel. Michael has try to get into the spirit of things. All those be giving me a call to come over and try your appeared on the Food Network, where he has 718-671-0700 cookbooks I have stored in the basement moist and well-seasoned bird! competed against top celebrity chefs; he also next to the food processor and the juicer are Basic brine for a 12- to 14-pound tur- left his mark as a contestant on the Next Food coming out for the holidays. key: Network Star program.

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intentioned people telling their friends and likely to get caught up in scams, and the relatives. IRS is warning all taxpayers and those Promoters of these scams often prey who help others prepare returns to remain upon low income individuals and the vigilant. If it sounds too good to be true, it elderly. They build false hopes and charge probably is. Anyone with questions about people good money for bad advice. In the a tax credit or program should visit www. end, the victims discover their claims are IRS.gov, call the IRS toll-free number at rejected or the refund barely exceeds what 800-829-1040 or visit a local IRS Taxpayer they paid the promoter. Meanwhile, their Assistance Center. For questions about money and the promoters are long gone. rebates, credit and benefits from other fed- Unsuspecting individuals are most eral agencies contact the relevant agency. Public School 175 Our school year is off to another won- derful start. The building of the upstairs walls is almost complete, and students and IRS Urges Taxpayers to teachers will be moving upstairs to their Avoid Becoming Victims beautiful, spacious rooms before the end of Tax Scams Sailing Life on City Island of the month. These walls are a testament By JOYCE MULCAHY to what the community and the school can The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accomplish when they work together. We is encouraging taxpayers to guard against now, in the brilliant sunshine, it’s grand. are grateful to all those in the community being misled by unscrupulous individu- And still, on this chilly October day, there who took time to write letters and to our als who try to persuade them to file false are sailboats on the water. I see one or two on elected officials who helped get the project claims for tax credits or rebates. In addi- Eastchester Bay. I think I might like to be on completed. tion, be wary of bogus emails. The IRS that boat, but now I feel content right where I Although additional budget cuts have does NOT send emails. am, observing it, like the others who come to not allowed us to hire a full-time art teacher, The IRS has noted an increase in scams the promenade to see such things. I know how we are once again collaborating with the related to tax returns, frequently involving sailing makes me feel when I’m on a boat, and Bronx Arts Ensemble to provide visual, unsuspecting taxpayers who normally do I wonder what those now watching feel. There musical and theatrical arts to our students. not have a filing requirement in the first is a sense of common appreciation for the City In addition, Councilman Vacca has once place. These taxpayers are led to believe Island water view before us. I feel as if I’m in again given the school a grant for an after- they should file a return with the IRS for disguise. A sailor posed as a landlubber to see school choral/drama program for students tax credits, refunds or rebates to which the world from a different point of view. I take in grades 6 through 8. In addition, thanks they are not entitled. Many of these recent notes and report back to, well, you. to the generosity of our PTA, we are able scams have been targeted in the South and The sun goes behind a cloud, and I turn to continue our work with Lincoln Center Midwest. the page of my book. I forget where I am, and I Institute in grades K through 3. This year’s Most paid tax return preparers provide skim the page for some wording recall. Ah, yes, units of study are puppetry and flamenco honest and professional service, but there I remember now. Just then, a motorcycle roars dancing. are some who engage in fraud and other and crackles behind me. It sputters and stops, We are also fortunate to be the recipient illegal activities. Unscrupulous promoters as the man on its back removes his helmet and of two technology grants. Bronx Borough deceive people into paying for advice on looks out, beyond the changing leaves, and the President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Councilman how to file false claims. Some promot- benches, and the people, to the water. He rests James Vacca have provided us with funds to ers may charge unreasonable amounts for Thoughts on the Promenade for a minute or two, then kickstarts his bike and upgrade our technology program. Not only preparing legitimate returns that could roars off to Tony’s or Jimmy’s at the end of the will we have state-of-the-art classrooms, have been prepared for free by the IRS Our summer-loving island is still wel- island, I’m guessing. but we will also have the technology to go or IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax coming, even with the autumn chill in the air. I thought the promenade was a perfect with them! Assistance partners. In other situations, Although many boats are out of the water, set place to read my book, but now I’m not so sure. The building continues to buzz after identity theft is involved. on their jackstands, winterized and covered, the There’s a lot happening here, although I sup- regular school hours. Our Extended Day Taxpayers should be wary of any of the water remains. I sat recently on a bench on the pose one could ignore it. My book is good, very Program, which began the second week of following: Catherine Scott promenade and people-watched good, but I sense if I don’t look up, I’ll miss out school, provides students in all grades with • Fictitious claims for refunds or while reading my book, or attempting to. on something. academic support, as well as test prepara- rebates based on excess or withheld Social First I noticed a young boy, not more than A couple walks by hand in hand, happy, tion for the Specialized High School Exam Security benefits. 6 or 7, throwing stones in the water. His family smiling, glad to be together, here by the water, and the TACHS for eighth-grade students. • Claims that Treasury Form 1080 sat on a bench nearby. He pumped his fist in the watching the boats and the birds and the setting The Sports & Arts program, which serves can be used to transfer funds from the air with every plop in the water and shouted, sun. An older woman is in a wheelchair being students in grades 5 through 8, includes a Social Security Administration to the IRS “yesssss,” as if he’d just caught the biggest pushed by a younger woman about my age. It sports component that changes throughout enabling a payout from the IRS. fish in the harbor or clunked it on the head. seems they have done this before, and her chair the year, along with homework help, art and • Unfamiliar for-profit tax services Occasionally his father would say something is placed facing the sun. The old woman’s eyes games. Another component of the Sports & teaming up with local churches. in Spanish, and the boy would laugh. He ran close as she lifts her face toward the warm rays. Arts program is the many exciting trips that • Home-made flyers and brochures over and gave his father several kisses on the Perhaps she’s been inside for too long. A man, students attend during school holidays. implying credits or refunds are available cheek before running off saying, this time in well into his 70s, rides one of those fold-up Several exciting events will be taking without proof of eligibility. English, “Let’s play hide and seek, Daddy!” A bikes, and I think he should be on something place in the weeks to come. They include • Offers of free money with no docu- young girl of about 10 or so joined them, and sturdier with a more comfortable seat. He grins our annual Family/Pajama Night for kin- mentation required. they all hid behind bushes and benches laugh- as he rides by and, as if he knows what I’m dergarten through third grade, a Hallow- • Promises of refunds for “Low ing as families do together on a carefree Sunday thinking, telepathically sends me a message: een movie and snacks for fourth and fifth Income—No Documents Tax Returns.” afternoon. “We are never too old, or young to feel blessed graders, and the Halloween Dance for our • Claims for the expired Economic I returned to my book only to be distracted to be here!” students in grades 6 through 8. The PTA is Recovery Credit Program or Recovery by the rustling of a plastic bag. An old woman A father and daughter walk their bikes past also having its annual Election Day Sale on Rebate Credit. sat near me, reached into her bag noisily for me with ice cream cones in hand. They look Nov. 8. We hope to see many of you there. • Advice on claiming the Earned a tissue and a magazine. She put her feet up, for the perfect spot to park and discover it on As always, we greatly appreciate all of the Income Tax Credit based on exaggerated sat back and read “Television Today.” At least a bench three down from me. I remember the support we get from our community. reports of self-employment income. that’s what I think it said, as my Russian is a times all my father had to say was “ice cream,” Please keep in mind these important In some cases non-existent Social bit rusty. This babushka, as they are affection- and I’d break out into a grin. He is old now, and dates: Nov. 8, Election Day (school closed Security refunds or rebates have been the ately called in Eastern Europe, had two sets of not sure who I am most days, but the familiar, for students); Nov. 15, Parent-Teacher Con- bait used by the con artists. In other situa- glasses on, but the darker set sat below the clear most loving words I can say that will always ferences, 12:30 to 2:50 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 tions, taxpayers deserve the tax credits they one. We met each other’s eye and smiled. fetch a smile are, “Dad, do you want to go for p.m. are promised, but the preparer uses ficti- Someone threw a piece of bread on the ice cream?” I wonder if these people here today September Citizens-of-the-Month are tious or inflated information on the return, grass and pigeons from every direction whizzed know they are making memories. Marcus Sipas and Alexander Persteins (kin- which results in a fraudulent return. past my head and descended. I was glad I was So sailing is wrapping up for the season. dergarten); Marc Browning and Jayden Flyers and advertisements for free wearing a hat! I returned to my book and reread It’s been a wonderful ride! Cruising, racing, Rogers (first grade); Jennifer Gjonaj and money from the IRS, suggesting that the the same paragraph I had read a few moments sunsets on the water. I am always thankful for Johanna Doyle (second grade); Kaltrina taxpayer can file with little or no documen- earlier. the opportunity to live here and partake in such Rugova and Joseph Goonan (third grade); tation, have been appearing in community Before long, the reflection of the sun on a wonderful sport with great people. What’s a Rudy Etzel and Paul Mazzella (fourth churches around the country. Promoters are the water caught my eye. A sailboat just off the sailing columnist to write about in the off sea- grade); Caeleigh Patterson and Claudia targeting church congregations, exploit- bridge appeared surrounded by stars, or maybe son? There’s a lot. After all, we are the nautical Kimmel (fifth grade); Connor Hanley-Piri ing their good intentions and credibility. diamonds, resting at its waterline. This is one of island of the Bronx! I know many Island sailors, and Destiny Nieves (sixth grade); Danielle These schemes also often spread by word the boats that will remain all winter, I know, and young and old, who have exciting stories to Giocondo and Connie Yew (seventh grade); of mouth among unsuspecting and well- I’m grateful it does. It reminds me, even on the thrill and entertain us. Tune in next month! Now, Michael Pirraglia and Michael Santomas- coldest days, that sailing will come again. It’s if you don’t mind, I’d like to finish my book. simo (eighth grade). weathered and worn and needs work, but right St. Mary, Star of the Sea The Students-of-the-Month for Septem- ber are Patrick Clancy and Michelle Medina (Kindergarten); Avery Morant and Alvert Rodriguez (first grade); Frances Morales (second grade); Julian Coley (third grade); Nicholas Badillo, Elijah Frances and Dan- iela Zoquier (fourth grade); Timothy Hudson (fifth grade); Jasmine Billingy (sixth grade); Miles Johnson (seventh grade); Angelique Cordero and Douglas J. Skinner (eighth grade). November 2011 The Island Current Page Thirteen

Sailing Life on City Island By JOYCE MULCAHY

Photo courtesy of THOMAS CASEY If you think that the noise from the Rodman’s Neck police firing range is loud, just imag- ine what life was like in the 1917, when the U.S. Navy opened a training station in Pelham Bay Park, just on the other side of the City Island bridge. The camp operated until 1919 in the area near Turtle Cove and what is now the City Island circle and Orchard Beach, but there is virtually no sign of it left. Tom Casey, from the East Bronx History Forum, gave a fascinating talk on the subject at the City Island Nautical Museum on Sunday, Oct. 16, with a slide show of postcards from the period, such as the one above.

By JOHN SHERIDAN and MARIA SUTHERLAND

can hear for yourselves every first Friday of The Sound of City Island the month. Music Less familiar venues to Islanders (but City Islanders don’t have to go very just as entertaining) are to be found at The far to hear live music these days. On any Seashore Restaurant and the Shrimp Box given Friday or Saturday night, musicians (formerly Tito Puente’s). If you are a mu- are performing at any one of five Island sician looking for a gig, what do you have venues (that is, five at last count). The Club to lose by talking to one or two of the pro- is the most recent addition to the musical prietors of these five local establishments? mix. There you can hear live performances It doesn’t get much more convenient than of mostly cover material performed by, in gigging right here on City Island. If you many cases, City Island’s own resident mu- just like to listen to live music, spend the sic makers. next Saturday night walking the City Island Across the street, at The Starving Art- strip. Close your eyes and you might mis- ist, the music tends to be original, in some take these streets for those in Nashville. cases, very original, but always interest- When you wake up Sunday morning, ing and fun to listen to. On the last Friday take another stroll passed one of our Island’s of each month, there is an open mic night churches. The music emanating from one for newcomers to the scene as well as sea- of these may be historic. As we understand soned vets. Performers have come up from it, City Island churches house a couple of Manhattan and down from Westchester to vintage, if not historic, pipe organs. An his- hone their acts at this unique venue. Some toric pipe organ would have been the kind extremely well-honed acts that have per- that would have required a second person in formed at the Starving Artist have also per- order to function, since he would have sup- formed on stages around the world! plied the required air by using a bellows. Back across City Island Avenue, at The We say “would have been the kind” because Snug, they play a wide range of music from after Thomas Edison and the harnessing of acoustic originals to down home, Southern the power of electricity, the assistant was no rock, City Island style. One of our favor- longer necessary. ite bands to perform there calls itself Blue As always, we welcome your feedback Collar. They’ve got an acoustic as well as and invite your input at [email protected]. an electric version of themselves that you

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Five Diet Tweaks for Flat Abs Diet Tweak #3: Eat more fiber. If your stomach isn’t as flat as you’d Most people simply do not get enough like it to be, then you have come to the right fiber in their diets. Fiber is essential when it place. Exercise alone will not get you toned comes to getting lean since it is low in calo- abdominal muscles. Diet is a huge part of ries but it fills you up. the equation. Below I have compiled five Instead of seeing salad as a side item, very easy tweaks to your eating habits that make salads into meals. Add protein to will dramatically flatten your abs. a large pile of greens for a guiltless meal. Diet Tweak #1: Don’t eat after 6 p.m. Make vegetables part of every meal. The This is such a simple and effective way benefits of eating more vegetables are too to lose fat. Late-night eating is the most numerous to list; just know that your body damaging to your waistline, so cut it out will become healthier and leaner with each completely. fibrous bite. Fruits are a delicious source of These tips will help: Brush your teeth fiber, so incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits immediately after dinner. Once your teeth into your daily diet. are brushed, you’ve put a period to the end Diet Tweak #4: Drink tons of water. of your consumption for the day. Change Drinking plenty of water is another ex- your evening routine. If you have always tremely simple way to promote weight loss. ended your day watching your favorite Chronic dehydration leads to false hunger shows with your hand in the snack bowl, signals and unnecessary calorie consump- then now is the time to change. Find ac- tion. Drink a large glass of water before tivities that don’t revolve around food and each meal; this will prevent overeating. stick with those. Choose water instead of sugar-filled sodas The first few weeks will be the hard- and juices. Sugar-filled drinks are a huge est, but soon your new no-food-after-6 p.m. weight-gain trap. Carry a water bottle with routine will feel normal. you throughout your day. Keep water in the Diet Tweak #2: Cut back on carbs. car and at your desk for constant hydration. Notice I didn’t say to cut out all car- Diet Tweak #5: Enjoy natural sweets. bohydrates, but rather to cut back on carbs. Traditional sugar-filled sweets will These diet tweaks are meant as lifestyle quickly add up around your waistline. In- changes that you can stick with long term. stead of going for sugary sweets, enjoy natu- Cutting back on carbs is a realistic and very ral sweets. Fruit is nature’s candy. Reach for effective way to lose weight. sweet, seasonal fruit for dessert. Avoid foods Always choose whole grain bread and that contain white sugar or high fructose corn pasta over white. Whole grains are less syrup. Use wholesome sweeteners, such as likely to be stored as fat than processed pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup or dates grains. Eat half of the carbs you normally in your recipes instead of white sugar. do. Eat your sandwiches open-faced and Eating right, coupled with challenging reduce the size of your pasta serving. Avoid exercise, is the formula for a toned, lean carb-filled snacks between meals. Instead body, so guarantee your results by tweaking of crackers or chips, have fresh fruit and your diet and, of course, keeping up with a vegetables. regular exercise program. November 2011 The Island Current Page Fifteen

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